malacca

Meanings

• Noun

  A city in Malaysia and the capital of the state of Malacca.

  - "Malacca is a historic city in Malaysia."
  - "I visited the beautiful city of Malacca last year."

• Noun

  A strait in Southeast Asia that connects the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

  - "The Portuguese controlled the Malacca Strait for over a century."
  - "The Malacca Strait is a vital shipping lane."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with malacca
macka , lacca , raca

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Variants

List of all variants of malacca that leads to same result
Malacca , Malacca cane , malacca , malacca cane , malacca canes , malaccas , Melaka , Malacca , Strait of , Strait of Malacca

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Etymology

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Malacca is believed to derive from the Malay word 'melaka' which means 'quasi-royal' or 'protector of the land'.

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Trivia

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1. Malacca was the first European settlement in Southeast Asia.

2. The Malacca Sultanate is believed to have been founded in 1402.

3. The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan is believed to have died in the Battle of Malacca in 1521.

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Related Concepts

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1. Straits of Malacca: The Malacca Strait is a vital shipping lane that connects the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

2. Malacca Sultanate: The Malacca Sultanate was a historic Malay kingdom that existed from the late 15th to the early 16th century.

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Culture

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Malacca is known for its rich history and cultural diversity. It was a major trading port in the 15th and 16th centuries and was ruled by various European powers including the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its historic sites, delicious food, and vibrant arts scene.

How to Memorize "malacca"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of Southeast Asia and locate the Malacca Strait and the city of Malacca.
   - Visualize the historic sites and cultural landmarks in Malacca.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Malacca' with the historic city in Malaysia and the strategic waterway that connects the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Melaka is My Amazing Adventure' to remember the name of the city.

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